Purpose Statement
The NEMSIS STEMI Summary Dashboard provides insight into EMS response and clinical performance related to ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack requiring rapid intervention.
This dashboard enables agencies to monitor response times, evaluate care delivery, and identify trends in STEMI incidents to improve patient outcomes and ensure alignment with national reporting standards.
Background Information
The NEMSIS STEMI Summary Dashboard is part of the Advanced Data Insights suite and leverages ePCR data aligned with NEMSIS standards.
It focuses on analyzing STEMI incidents by time, patient demographics, and location, helping agencies better understand patterns in cardiac emergencies and evaluate performance against clinical expectations.
Users can analyze:
- STEMI incidents over time (date range, monthly, hourly)
- Clinical performance metrics
- Patient demographics such as age and gender
- Geographic distribution of incidents
Important:
Advanced Data Insights dashboards are part of a paid upgrade package and may not be available to all agencies. If this dashboard is not visible, contact your Client Success Manager.
Prerequisites:
- Access to Advanced Data Insights
- ePCR data with STEMI-related incidents properly documented
- Accurate time and clinical data entry
Required Permissions
Users must have appropriate permissions to access dashboards and EMS clinical data.
Typical permissions include:
- Advanced Data Insights access
- Dashboard view permissions
- ePCR or EMS reporting data access
Recommended roles:
- Administrators
- Chiefs
- EMS leadership
- Clinical staff
- QA/QI personnel
- Training staff
- Medical directors
- Data analysts
Step-by-Step Guide
- Go to the First Due logo.
- Access the module stack.
- Select the Dashboard module.
- Select either Dashboards or Dashboard List.
- Select the NEMSIS STEMI Summary Dashboard from the drop-down list.
Dashboard Features & Highlights
Date & Time Analysis
- Filter data by date range to analyze trends over specific periods
- View breakdowns:
- Per Month to identify seasonal or long-term trends
- By Hour of Day to understand peak incident times
STEMI Summary Tab
- High-level overview of STEMI incidents
- Summary metrics related to case volume and timelines
- Quick snapshot of overall system performance
Clinical Performance Tab
- Evaluate adherence to STEMI care protocols
- Analyze timing-related metrics critical to cardiac care
- Identify opportunities to improve treatment efficiency
Dashboard Criteria Information Tab
- Provides definitions and inclusion criteria for STEMI data
- Clarifies how measures are calculated and interpreted
- Supports accurate data analysis and reporting
Patient Demographics
- Analyze STEMI incidents by:
- Age distribution
- Gender distribution
- Identify population trends and risk groups
Time-Based Performance Metrics
- Track key time intervals related to STEMI response and care
- Evaluate performance against expected benchmarks
- Identify delays in care delivery
Geographic Mapping
- Visualize STEMI incidents by location
- Identify geographic clusters or trends
- Support targeted response planning and resource allocation
Best Practices
- Regularly review time-based metrics to improve response and treatment times
- Monitor demographic trends to identify at-risk populations
- Use hourly and monthly trends to inform staffing and deployment
- Validate data accuracy to ensure reliable reporting
- Incorporate findings into training and protocol updates
Avoid:
- Relying on incomplete or inconsistent clinical documentation
- Ignoring time-sensitive performance indicators
- Overlooking geographic trends that may impact response strategies
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Why are STEMI case counts lower than expected?
This may be due to incomplete or inconsistent documentation of STEMI indicators in ePCR records.
Where does the data come from?
All data is sourced from ePCR records aligned with NEMSIS standards.
Why are time-based metrics inconsistent?
Missing or inaccurate timestamps can affect time interval calculations.
How can STEMI response performance be improved?
Focus on reducing response and treatment times, improving documentation accuracy, and reinforcing clinical protocols.
Who should use this dashboard?
EMS leadership, clinical teams, QA/QI personnel, training staff, and medical directors focused on cardiac care performance.